Line Lead- Lumberton, NC

Job ID: 15293 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. 

Position Title: Line Lead

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Department: Manufacturing

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-3:30PM

 Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of duties to set up, operate and direct line personnel in assembly and packaging operations and to inspect and document in-process and finished products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of duties to set up, operate and direct line personnel in assembly and packaging operations and to inspect and document in-process and finished products.
• Works from written and verbal instructions and departmental operating procedures to oversee the set-up of workstations, identification and verification of required materials, use of products, labels, packaging, and the writing and entering of production records.
• Controls the use and disposition of products, rejections, and finished goods for a work center.
• Monitors, documents, and verifies count, as required.
• Directs assigned employees to follow procedures for efficient and accurate assembly and packaging operations; guides and instructs line operatives to correct or improve quality or accuracy of line stations; helps all line positions.
• Operates assembly and packaging equipment, measuring and counting devices, computer terminal, calculator, and other departmental machinery as authorized.
• Follows production schedules and product specifications to efficiently maintain standards of quality and quantity.
• Assists in maintaining safe and healthy condition on company property to achieve the best working environment possible for all employees and visitors.
• Perform duties in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other assignments as requested or as business needs require.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. With over 12 months general manufacturing experience, at least 1 month with Quickie.
• Uses judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of set-ups, operations and processes, including minor modifications or pre-programmed computer routines within the limits of recognized or standard methods or procedures.
• Only reasonable care in performing own work is necessary to prevent injury to others. An accident, should it occur, would result in minor injuries such as cuts, abrasions, burns or bruises.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safe work areas.
• Responsible for more than 2 and up to 10 people.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to see, stand, talk, walk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop and bend. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move over 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Exposed to any number of elements (heat, dust, fumes), with several elements present to the extent of being objectionable, but usually not more than one at a time.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.